Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Refrigerate Time: 4 hours
Makes 24 servings

Recipe Source: McCormick

For 6- to 9-month-olds or leave slightly chunkier for 9- to 12-month-olds.

Recipe Source: Promise Buttery Spread

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 22 minutes

Recipe courtesty of The Beef Checkoff / Sutter Home

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Hearty meatless paella. The lentils more than make up for the lack of chicken or seafood that is usually in a traditional paella.

Please enjoy this Light Eggnog Recipe.  Typical eggnog packs a whopping 340 calories per cup.  Without the Brandy this recipe has only 64 calories per cup

Total Recipe Time: 45 to 50 minutes
Marinade Time: 6 hours to overnight

First Lady, Mamie Eisenhower's recipe for Million Dollar Fudge

Recipe Source: www.riceinfo.com

You can grill, bake or broil. Wonderful Maple Bourbon Marinated Salmon recipe.

Goes great served with Maple Rib Roast Recipe

Makes: 4 servings
Prep Time: 7 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes

Served with Maple Caramelized Vegetables

By Gabe Thompson, Executive Chef Anfora, L'Artusi, dell'Anima - New York City

Meaty Spaghetti Sauce like grandma used to make! It's her recipe! I use this sauce for my lasagna recipe also.

Mediterranean Kiwifruit Couscous Recipe courtesy of California Kiwifruit Commission.

Flavorful, Budget-friendly Fun Foods

Recipe Source: beefitswhatsfordinner.com

Makes 30 servings, 2 skewers each
Prep: 35 minutes
Cooking: 15 minutes

Recipe Provided by  http://missavacado.com/ Please visit for more great recipes.

A Bobby Flay Recipe
2 servings
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 4 minutes 

These tasty mini muffiins are a perfect holiday gift.

Mini Salmon Cake Appetizers Recipe.

This sweet concoction tastes just like a mint julep without the alcohol.  Add fresh lemon or lime slices as a garnish. The longer the mint leaves are allowed to stay in the pitcher the more mint taste your julep will have.

Moroccan side dish goes with almost anything. Very healthy recipe.

With Wisconsin Mozzarella, crispy prosciutto and broccoli rabe, this sandwich from "Grilled Cheese Please!" by Laura Werlin is almost as soulful as Italy itself.

Recipe Source: Mussel Industry Council

After Dinner Cocktail

Recipe Source: Anna Murphy - Charleston SC

Change up the fruit for different flavor combinations. Dried cherries, strawberries, cranberries or raisins can be used. I somtimes omit the coconut.

Vegan/Lenten

A fun snack the kids can help prepare. Featuring dried cherries, dark chocolate and toasted walnuts, these breakfast (or anytime) cookies won’t last long.

Recipe and  photo courtesy of Terese Allen, for Organic Valley Family of Farms.

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Easy Vegetarian Meal or side dish. Recipe submitted by Aileen Allen

Recipe created by Bobby Flay.

Recipe Source: McCormick

Boneless chicken is seasoned and oven-fried for great taste that's quick and easy enough for any day of the week.

Makes 5 servings
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes

You can easily double this recipe for a large crowd

Celebrate this holiday season in style with a unique take on a classic appetizer. These savory oysters feature California walnuts and sambuca liqueur.

Recipe Source: California Walnuts

Prep: 20 minutes / Cook: 1 hour  Five Star Meals From Your Kitchen

Snuggling under the covers with one of these is like Spring flowers breaking through a late frost.

Recipe courtesy of:  Streit's Matzos - The Kosher Grocery

This is a wonderful Passover breakfast food for those people who miss traditional breakfast cereals during this special week. It can be eaten out of hand as a snack or used to top yogurt or cottage cheese. Vary the flavors by trying different nuts and other dried fruits or shredded coconut. Be sure to use cookie sheets or pans with a low side so that the mixture will stay on the pan and not fall into the oven!

For babies 6 to 9 months and 9 to 12 months

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Recipe Source: Easy Elegant Holiday Entertaining With Lamb

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The length of marinating time will effect the flavors.  Usually 12-18 hours in the refrigerator or 2-3 hours at room temperature work well. If you marinate too long it gives the meat a soft texture and overpowers the flavor of the meat. 

Looking for a yummy, unique way to say "Happy Valentine's Day"? Beautiful, bite-sized, heart-shaped cakes offer a delicious solution.

Recipe Source: John Marino - Exton PA

A Bobby Flay Recipe
Prep Time: 15 minutes / Chill Time: 30 minutes
4 servings

Pimento Cheese has been called "Southern Caviar". The simple blend of cheese, mayonnaise and pimentos make for the quintessential southern comfort food.  Pimento cheese sandwiches are a signature item at the Masters Golf Tournament. Pimento Cheese does not traditionally have parmesan cheese but it makes for a nice flavor.

Photo and recipe provided by Betty Crocker. Read: Make Kids' Parties a Piece of Cake for more ideas.

I had these at a Christmas party and they were awesome, I just had to have the recipe!

These pizza appetizers are always a hit at any party.  Serve them with ranch dressing or marinara sauce for dipping.

Recipe Source: Poogans Porch, one of Charleston's oldest and most reputable restaurants.

Recipe generously provided by California Walnuts

Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 3 minutes

Recipe and Photo Source: National Pork Board

By Erika Penzer Kerekes
www.InErikasKitchen.com

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Makes: 6 servings

Cookies that are good for you and taste great!

Prep Time: 30 minutes • Total Time: 11?2 hours

A textured spread of smooth goat cheese, parsley and California walnuts is paired perfectly with asparagus and red peppers, then carefully wrapped in prosciutto. A festive take on Japanese sushi, these bite-sized walnut sushi rolls wrapped in prosciutto are sure to impress your guests.

Makes two, 9 x 5-inch loaves
Prep: 10 minutes
Baking: 1 hour

Recipe Source: Food Network star and registered dietitian Ellie Krieger

Heritage Recipe. This is a recipe that has been passed down for generations.

This easy-to-make Linzer cookie tops the traditional raspberry filling with a bright Limoncello glaze.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Makes 60 (2-tablespoon) servings

Recipe Source: Zatarain's

Recipe Source: Ida Young "I found this in the newspaper and made it for Memorial Day, it was worth sharing."

"Crumbles are the ultimate comfort food. Vary the fruit according to the season."
- Darina Allen, founder of the world-famous Ballymaloe Cookery School in Shanagarry, County Cork, Ireland 

Recipe adapted from the "Ballymaloe Cookery Course Book" published by Kyle Cathie.

Ideal for entertaining, when heated these delicious packets are infused with mouth-watering, robust flavours.

Prep Time: 20 to 30 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Difficulty: Medium

Recipe provided by Diane Comer of  Dolphin Cove Marina

http://www.dolphincovemarina.net/

Prep Time: 15 minutes • Total Time: 3 hours 45 minutes

Prep: 25 minutes
Roast: 30 minutes
Bake: 30 minutes
Makes: 12 servings (about 3/4 cup each)

Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: About 2 3/4 hours

Recipe Source: Easy Elegant Holiday Entertaining With Lamb - Lamb Recipes

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Yield: 6 servings

"You can substitute pumpkin, turnip or celeriac for the swede (rutabaga), or just use a mixture - this is a very flexible recipe."
- Neven Maguire, chef/owner of the renowned MacNean House and Restaurant in Blacklion, County Cavan, Ireland; popular TV cooking star and cookbook author

Prep: 30 minutes
Roast: 30 minutes
Bake: 30 minutes
Makes: 16 servings (about 3/4 cup each)

By Nancy Buchanan
www.ACommunalTable.com